Author Archives: Gary

Fifteen and zero. What’s not to like about the undefeated Danvers High boys basketball team after Friday night’s 77-39 laugher of a win at Swampscott? Vinny Clifford had his second straight game hitting five three pointers, finishing with 21 points, … Continue reading →

As a career sportswriter-historian-journalist, I have had the privilege to observe-root for (quietly or otherwise)-admire-write about some of the greatest names in American sports annals. Let’s start with Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski, followed by Pedro Martinez and David Ortiz; … Continue reading →

The Perfect Storm continues to rage for the streaking Danvers High boys basketball team under the brilliant direction of coach John Walsh. The numbers tell the whole story. Entering Friday night’s Northeastern Conference matchup at Swampscott, the Falcons are: 14-0 … Continue reading →

The Danvers High buoys basketball team may finally be capturing the mojo it will need to finish the regular season strong and make an impact in the post-season. Hosting a supposedly respectable 7-7 Malden squad from the Greater Boston League … Continue reading →

After a typical slow start, the undefeated Danvers High boys basketball team righted itself quickly and steamrolled past Winthrop, 88-50, Monday night in the DHS field house. Rashad Francois snapped out of a brief shooting slump, hit three three-pointers and … Continue reading →

I am old enough to have seen the unparalleled excellence of Bill Russell on television and in the flesh in Boston Garden for much of his illustrious career while leading the Boston Celtics to eight NBA titles in a row … Continue reading →

The Football gods were more angry at the Seattle Seahawks last night than they were at the Patriots. How else to explain the bizarre finish of one of the most amazing games — possibly the No. 1 amazing game of … Continue reading →

After a forced week’s layoff because Tuesday;’s big game at Lynn English was snowed out until February 18, the Danvers High boys basketball team played more like its pre-season reputation last night, routing Saugus, 86-41 in the DHS field house. … Continue reading →

His first eight games as the starting point guard for the Danvers High Falcons had drawn mixed reviews. A few games with double figure scoring, a few games with a good batch of assists, a few games with a three-point … Continue reading →

The story has become legend by now among the Danvers High boys basketball community. Devan Harris’s mom, an executive with Proctor & Gamble, is transferred from corporate headquarters in Cincinnati to Boston to work at Gillette. The Harris family settles … Continue reading →